Will this fit? Help please

[crawleyjim]

Can anyone with knowledge/clever kindly tell me if this from a 2007 Leon FR will fit my 2016 Leon FR Titanium?
2007 Seat leon fr Spare Wheel kit 2007. Condition is "Used".

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[Damo H]

Hatch back to hatch back, or ST to ST, you will have no issues at all. In the photo that's the hatch version to me, but my ST have both had the Seat sound version of the Space Saver setup.

However, by the looks of things you may need to buy a longer central screw to hold it in place as I believe the tyre gunk/pump kit one is shorter.

 

[black_sheep]

Whilst technically it will fit (EKTA states that rim and screw are the same item - Mk2 & 3), might want to consider the age of the tyre - if original it’s 13+ years of age (note: no current age limit on MOT for spare tyre):

Replacing tyres | Continental tyres

How long will tires last before you should replace them? It depends on the tread design of the tire, road conditions, and how frequently the car is in use.

www.continental-tyres.co.uk

 

[crawleyjim]

Whilst technically it will fit (EKTA states that rim and screw are the same item - Mk2 & 3), might want to consider the age of the tyre - if original it’s 13+ years of age (note: no current age limit on MOT for spare tyre):

Replacing tyres | Continental tyres

How long will tires last before you should replace them? It depends on the tread design of the tire, road conditions, and how frequently the car is in use.

www.continental-tyres.co.uk

Thankyou & very good point on the age of the tyre.

 

[crawleyjim]

Thankyou very very much for the replies, just also found this one which is newer 7 a good price,

AUDI A1 18" Spare Wheel Space Saver 125/60/18 & TOOL KIT SEAT IBIZA FABIA RS | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for AUDI A1 18" Spare Wheel Space Saver 125/60/18 & TOOL KIT SEAT IBIZA FABIA RS at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[crawleyjim]

@Damo H & @black_sheep appreciate your help, cheers

 

[Damo H]

That's an A1, and the tyre size is smaller. 125/60 R18 as opposed to 125/70 R18. So no sorry.

 

[crawleyjim]

That's an A1, and the tyre size is smaller. 125/60 R18 as opposed to 125/70 R18. So no sorry.

@Damo H thanks

 

[SRGTD]

That's an A1, and the tyre size is smaller. 125/60 R18 as opposed to 125/70 R18. So no sorry.

Also, the bolt pattern for the Audi A1 is 5x100 and mk3 Leon’s bolt pattern is 5x112. Therefore, the Audi A1 space saver can’t physically be bolted on to the Leon because the bolt holes in the A1’s wheel won’t line up with the bolt holes in the Leon’s wheel hub assembly.

 

[Woody_72]

"That's an A1, and the tyre size is smaller. 125/60 R18 as opposed to 125/70 R18. So no sorry."

Not strictly true. It's not the same size wheel but spare wheels are often a lot smaller than the rest of the tyres. They're only designed for getting you to a tyre shop, not for driving around on permanently.

 

[Damo H]

"That's an A1, and the tyre size is smaller. 125/60 R18 as opposed to 125/70 R18. So no sorry."

Not strictly true. It's not the same size wheel but spare wheels are often a lot smaller than the rest of the tyres. They're only designed for getting you to a tyre shop, not for driving around on permanently.

Well considering the PCD is 5x100 it definitely won't fit.

And yes a space saver is about getting you home. However, in the UK the rolling circumference should still be within +/-3% to be road legal, temporary or otherwise. From a safety aspect, a super skinny tyre is bad enough, but one that also has a significant height difference to, is not great:

225/40 R18 Vs 125/70 R18:

228/40 R18 Vs 125/60 R18:

Images from: https://tiresize.com/comparison/

 

[crawleyjim]

Well considering the PCD is 5x100 it definitely won't fit.

And yes a space saver is about getting you home. However, in the UK the rolling circumference should still be within +/-3% to be road legal, temporary or otherwise. From a safety aspect, a super skinny tyre is bad enough, but one that also has a significant height difference to, is not great:

225/40 R18 Vs 125/70 R18:

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228/40 R18 Vs 125/60 R18:

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Images from: https://tiresize.com/comparison/

@Damo H That is really helpful, thanks very much

 

[dronners]

it also wont do your diff any favours if the spare ends up on the front